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Definition of Claw
1. Verb. Move as if by clawing, seizing, or digging. "They clawed their way to the top of the mountain"
2. Noun. Sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles.
3. Verb. Clutch as if in panic. "She clawed the doorknob"
4. Noun. A mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something.
Specialized synonyms: Anchor, Ground Tackle, Pothook, Tenterhook
Group relationships: Clothes Hanger, Coat Hanger, Dress Hanger, Grapnel, Grapple, Grappler, Grappling Hook, Grappling Iron
Generic synonyms: Mechanical Device
Derivative terms: Hook
5. Verb. Scratch, scrape, pull, or dig with claws or nails.
6. Noun. A grasping structure on the limb of a crustacean or other arthropods.
Group relationships: Crustacean
Generic synonyms: Appendage, Extremity, Member
Derivative terms: Nip
7. Verb. Attack as if with claws. "The politician clawed his rival"
8. Noun. A bird's foot.
Definition of Claw
1. n. A sharp, hooked nail, as of a beast or bird.
2. v. t. To pull, tear, or scratch with, or as with, claws or nails.
3. v. i. To scrape, scratch, or dig with a claw, or with the hand as a claw.
Definition of Claw
1. Noun. A curved, pointed horny nail on each digit of the foot of a mammal, reptile, or bird. ¹
2. Noun. A foot equipped with such. ¹
3. Noun. The pincer of a crustacean or other arthropod. ¹
4. Noun. A mechanical device resembling a claw, used for gripping or lifting. ¹
5. Noun. (context: juggling uncountable) The act of catching a ball overhand. ¹
6. Verb. To scratch or to tear at. ¹
7. Verb. To use the claws to seize, to grip. ¹
8. Verb. To use the claws to climb. ¹
9. Verb. (juggling) To perform a claw catch. ¹
10. Verb. To move with one's fingertips. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Claw
1. to scratch with claws (sharp, curved toenails) [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Medical Definition of Claw
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Claw
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